Pen. Code, § 4905 · Chapter 5. Indemnity for Persons Erroneously Convicted and Pardoned

Pen. Code, § 4905

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The California Victim Compensation Board is immune from liability for damages, including prejudgment interest, for any decision on a claim under this chapter. The immunity granted to the board under this section does not change or affect the immunity provided by Section 820.2 of the Government Code.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Repealed and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 58, Sec. 22. (AB 200) Effective June 30, 2022.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=4905.
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Government Code

Gov. Code, § 820.2Printed as Section 820.2 of the Government Code

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